• 26 May 2026
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NEW VETERANS' COUNCIL CHAIRMAN ELECTED

An expanded meeting of the Veterans' Council was held at the Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University. The meeting was attended by veteran university faculty members and representatives of the intelligentsia, where the organization's past work and future tasks were discussed.

The opening remarks were delivered by the Chairman of the Board – Rector Nauryzbay Baikadamov, who spoke about the significance of the veterans' organization in the life of the university. The Rector highlighted the veterans' contribution to the development of the educational institution and the exemplary path they set for the younger generation. It was also noted that the veterans' organization initially worked jointly with the trade union organization.

During the meeting, the chairman of the veterans' organization, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Bakyt Kaliev, reported on the work done during the academic year. He stated that the organization is systematically working to improve the social status of veterans, enhance their public activity, and encourage their participation in cultural and spiritual events.

Furthermore, Professor Bakyt Kaliev announced that he would voluntarily step down from his position in the future to dedicate more time to scientific work. The university rector thanked him for his contribution to the organization's work and presented him with a special Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the university staff.

During the meeting, veterans expressed their proposals and discussed the future direction of the organization's work. Following the meeting, the chief editor of the university, holder of the "For distinguished service" medal and the "Turan" prize, Kali Omarov, was appointed as the new chairman of the Veterans' Council.

Nowadays, the university's veterans' organization is engaged in extensive work. In anticipation of national and professional holidays, veterans are honored and presented with gifts. Throughout the year, they are also provided with vouchers for sanatorium stays. Veterans frequently appear in regional media and on television channels, actively participating in cultural and spiritual events, scientific conferences, and public gatherings.

Besides, annual chess, checkers, billiards, and other sports competitions are organized among veterans. Special stands titled "Veterans are my pride" are displayed in the university's main academic building and academic facility №2. For the university's 80th and 85th anniversaries, collections titled "Your trace is eternal" were published, dedicated to departed veterans.

At the meeting, veterans shared their proposals and discussed the future direction of the organization's work. Following the meeting, Kali Omarov, the university's chief editor, recipient of the "For distinguished service" medal and the "Turan" prize, was appointed as the new chairman of the Council of Veterans.

Also, as part of the "A paragon life" series, which promotes the life paths of individuals who have made a special contribution to the establishment and development of the university, special publications were released about Zh. Saduakasuly, Bagdat Karibozuly, U. Bishimbayev, Serikbay Koshkarov, A. Nurgyzarinov, and B. Sailybayev.

It should be noted that the university's veteran organization was led by Professor Bakyt Kaliev from July 1, 2024. Currently, the organization comprises 369 members, including 261 women and 108 men. The number of veterans over 70 years old is 201. Thirty-three percent of the organization's members are currently working at the university.

Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University Media Center